Example Sentences

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O'Riley and Callum McGregor have been shining lights throughout but the emergence of Bernardo as an impressive cog in midfield will bring satisfaction to Rodgers.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2024

This history-making shot contained thousands of galaxies, some subsequently shown to have been shining when the universe was less than one billion years old.

From Scientific American • Jul. 15, 2022

Vampires thrive in darkness, but her efforts have been shining in the spotlight.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2019

Friday night lights have been shining bright in the Aviva Premiership and Rabo Direct Pro12 leagues for years.

From The Guardian • Apr. 17, 2013

Lincoln quietly looked up an almanac, and found that at the time this witness declared the moon to have been shining with full light there was no moon at all.

From The Every-day Life of Abraham Lincoln A Narrative And Descriptive Biography With Pen-Pictures And Personal Recollections By Those Who Knew Him by Browne, Francis F. (Francis Fisher)